Are you looking for the best dive shop in Oahu? Below we compiled a ranked list of the top rated dive shops Oahu has. While Oahu is not known for having the best scuba diving in Hawaii, it does offer some great wreck diving and even a unique helicopter dive experience. We rank dive shops on the Island of Oahu by their average review rating.
In This Guide
Top Rated Oahu Dive Companies
- Trident Adventures
- Kaimana Divers
- Aaron’s Dive Shop
- Reef Pirates Diving
- Waikiki Dive Center
- Island Divers
- Hawaii Eco divers
- Dive Oahu
Oahu Dive Shops Map
How are they Ranked?
In order to qualify for this list an operation must have over 100 google reviews. The Oahu dive shops ranked here are ranked in order of highest star rating to lowest. If two operations have the same star ranking then they are ranked among eachother by review count.
How is the diving on Oahu?
Oahu may be world famous for it’s surfing and the North Shore but there’s plenty more to see here including the underwater world full of wrecks and reefs. Oahu has several unique wrecks with two being particularly interesting. The corsair is a WWII fighter plane and the Sea Tiger. The wrecks are really where it’s at when it comes to Oahu diving.
Top Dive Shop in Hawaii State
While there are some great operations in Oahu if you’re looking for the best diving in Hawaii our guide details the islands and shops on all Hawaiian Islands. We are the highest rated and most reveiwed dive shop in Hawaii, and the Pacific Ocean for that matter: Kona Honu Divers. We received the top award by scuba diving magazine readers for the best dive operation in the pacific.
Top Rated Oahu Dive Shops
1. Trident Adventures is the Top Rated Dive Shop on Oahu
Physical Shop? Yes
One of the most unique dive operations in the Hawaiian Islands Trident Adventures has the most and highest ratings of any Oahu dive shop. They have a retail shop and offer an experience where you can jump from a helicopter while wearing dive gear.
2. Kaimana Divers
Physical Shop? No
Offering the full range of courses and dive charters you’ll need to call to book a class, intro dive or dive charter at Oahu’s #2 dive shop.
3. Aaron’s Dive Shop
Physical Shop? Yes
Aaron’s is located in Kailua on the beautiful northern (windward) side of Oahu. They’ve been around a while and offer a small retail shop as well as diving courses and dive charters.
4. Reef Pirates Diving
Physical Shop? Yes
Located in the Koko Marina
5. Waikiki Dive Center
6. Island Divers
7. Hawaii Eco Divers
Located on Oahu’s North Shore Hawaii Eco divers is a mainstay of the area.
8. Dive Oahu
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Offering a full range of diving from no experience to certified divers
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to buy scuba & snorkel equipment on Oahu?
Aloha Scuba Diving Company & Trident Adventures have some of the most extensive selections of dive gear for Oahu.
Can you dive in Oahu?
Yes. There is good wreck diving in Oahu. While the Big Island has the best dive shop in all of Hawaii Oahu does have some solid reef diving and plenty of sand.
How do I choose a dive shop?
Start by looking at reviews. The number of stars is important becasue it gives a general idea of how people like it. If a company has gotten a lot more reviews than their peers that means they are probably busier. This is a good sign.
What is the Difference between a dive shop and dive resort?
A dive shop is a place where you can buy retail products like scuba diving gear While a dive resort has accommodation like a hotel and offers scuba diving tours. Dive shops almost always also offer certification courses. Many dive shops in vacation destinations offer diving tours but don’t necessarily offer certification or retail. In this case they are more of a dive operation than a shop.
